SuperFolkGroup

Supergroups wind up producing some of the coolest songs, and this one is no different.  Monsters of Folk is composed of Jim James from My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis from Bright Eyes, and M. Ward of She & Him.   Very cool CD for a nice mellow folk listen.  Totally worth checking out.


I present:


Monster of Folk - Map of the World
Listen if you like: Bright Eyes, The Decemberists, Fleet Foxes, Folk
http://monstersoffolk.com/



Enjoy.  Until next time...

My soul was filled with crystal light

Man, that post from earlier got me onto a huge CocoRosie kick.  I'm going to confess something a little later that would never have happened with my old self.

CocoRosie has such an awesome talent, with eery female vocals and just an awesome overall rhythm, everyone should give CocoRosie a try.  This video is creepy as hell, but very awesome, and the chick in the video is so absolutely beautiful.  And for that confession, I think this is coming very close to being my favorite song ever.... and it's not by a man.




So good.  Go buy now.

Back in the groove...

Time to take this blog into a new direction.  The folk and bluegrass section is filling up, so time to dust off the ridiculous obsession section and bring out dubstep.

I still maintain that this video is damn near the best video to ever watch after you finish off a bowl.  It's intense.

I present:

The Firmament - Constellation
*Watch in HD quality*

Never Gonna Give Up

Alright, I'm back.   Decided I don't want to give up on this thing.  In the gap, I did manage to finish up to my last day in college, so at least I accomplished something.  One thing I did do for sure, was listen to a shit ton of music.  So I'll keep it short and sweet and fire off some rapid fire jams.  Enjoy.

I present:

Devendra Banhart - 16th & Valencia (Slow Version) Live on Jools Holland
Listen if you like: Folk, Nick Drake, Everly Brothers, unique music
http://www.devendrabanhart.com
(Turn volume up)


Six Organs of Admittance - Redefinition of Being
Listen if you like: Definitive Psychedelic Folk, Ambient
http://www.sixorgans.com


CocoRosie - Gallows
Listen if you like: Etheral, Portishead, Songs telling stories
http://www.myspace.com/cocorosie


Mirah - The Garden
Listen if you like: Female Vocalists
http://www.myspace.com/cmonmirah


Joanna Newsom - Sprout and the Bean
Listen if you like: Cat Power
www.dragcity.com/artists/joanna-newsom



If you know me personally, you're probably surprised at the amount of female vocalists I've been listening to (I am too).  I don't know what's up, maybe my sexism is fading.  I blame it on the awesomeness of their music.  Enjoy, and until next time...

The more I learn, the less I know

Damn beautiful day outside.  Perfect day to set up a hammock and kick back with a good book and some good music.  I'm off to do just that.  But I'll share some of that good music.  I'm a big fan of Devendra Banhart.  He makes weird music.  It's true.  He admits it.  But weird doesn't mean bad.  Give him a listen.  Here's one I like from his early days, from his album called The Charles C. Leary.


I present:

Devendra Banhart - Bish Bash Falls
Listen if you like: Folk, Nick Drake, Everly Brothers, unique music
http://www.devendrabanhart.com




And here's another one of my favorites of his.

Devendra Banhart  - Feel Just Like A Child



Have a great day.  Go enjoy the weather.

Sitting at the edge of the world...

Sticking to the more pop synth sound, I'm bringing out Polock.  With a kick ass album called Getting Down From The Trees, these guys are relatively new with a pretty rocking sound.  Seen here playing a take away show (there's actually an official video, but I like the take away show better)...


I present:

Polock - Fireworks
Listen if you like: Pop rock, Phoenix, The Kooks
http://www.myspace.com/polockband




If you're intrigued, look up their song Faster Love.  It's a good one.

And buy the album.  Until next time...

Isn't It All So Awesome

Going to shy away from the normal alternative acoustic scene and prove that I like more than one style.  Today i'm bringing you The Hundred in the Hands, a growing band on the indie scene who has some killer music that's been put out.  With a more electronic and synth pop sound, these guys are different than what you'll usually hear on the radio, but that's a good thing.

I present:

The Hundred in the Hands - Killing It
Listen if you like: Techno, Electronic, Synth drums, Daft Punk
http://www.thehundredinthehands.com




That's it.  Who knows what style will be next.  Until next time...

The Best Part of Waking Up...

Since good old Mother Nature decided to skip most of spring and just jumpstart right into summer, you gotta start your morning off right.  With a nice big cup of Bon Iver...

I present..

Bon Iver - Babys
Listen if you like:   Just listen
http://www.boniver.org



Have a great day.

Tell All Your Friends

Alright, today I'm going to to bring out one of my favorite up and coming bands.  I try to let everyone I know hear about Mimicking Birds.  I found out about these guys when they toured with Modest Mouse back in 2009, and since they dropped their first album in 2010, I've been hooked.  It's the first album I've listened to in a while where every song is awesome.  If you like great lyrics, these guys will be a breath of fresh air for you.  Check them out, buy the album, tell all your friends.  I want these guys to make more music.

I present two videos, for your pleasure:

Mimicking Birds - The Loop
Listen if you like: Modest Mouse, Radiohead, Sufjan Stevens
http://www.mimickingbirds.com








Mimicking Birds - 10%



Go buy their album.   It's worth it.

Ooh La La

It was a beautiful day today.  Light, airy spring feelings in the air and a great day to listen to these guys.  Coming with yet another Take Away Show, the Kooks will rock your socks off acoustically.

I present:

The Kooks - Ooh La

Listen if you like: The Arctic Monkeys, The Dandy Warhols, Vampire Weekend, Kings of Leon

http://www.thekooks.com

Hope you enjoyed it as much as those French kids.

Washed in the Rain

Bringing tonight to an early end with the ever ethereal Fleet Foxes.  Turn this track on as you're wrapping things up and heading to bed, or when kicking back and just enjoying being.    You won't regret it.


I present...

Fleet Foxes - Oliver James
Listen if you like: Radiohead, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, folk rock, Neil Young (solo)
http://www.fleetfoxes.com



Do enjoy.

SSDD

Back again with another Take Away Show.   This time, I bring to you the ridiculously talented Sufjan Stevens.  Showcasing his unbelievably enviable banjo skills, enjoy as you watch him serenade Montreal.

I present:

Sufjan Stevens - On the Lakes of Canada
Listen if you like: John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Vocals/Acoustics
http://www.sufjan.com




That's it.  Short and sweet.  Until next time...